Hello, from FAKARAVA!
Yes, that is the name of my new
sector. FAKARAVA is a HUGE atoll, east of Tahiti. There are lots of
people here, and it is A LOT like Bora Bora. Lots of big cement roads,
and even one road with asphalt! I think that there are near 1000
inhabitants on the island, but I am not sure. Either way, it is HUGE
here. According to our Branch President, it takes around two hours to
cross the lagoon.... by boat. A tour of the island is not feasible, and
would take several hours. Our Branch President is a great man! He is 28,
and has showed us around the island, and helped us meet some
investigators and members of the branch. There are probably around one
hundred members here, but the total [attendance] yesterday was about 30...
we have some work to do!
Elder Bakow and I
left Hikueru on Thursday, and spent all day Friday in Papeete. We got to
see the Joneses and the Caldwells (I love both of these couples!) and
we got all the things ready for Fakarava. Elder Bakow is still my
companion, and we are re-opening this area. It has been about ten years
since the island had young missionaries, and there have been a few
senior couples serve here in the interim. I'm glad to stay with Elder
Bakow, he is a good friend, and I am happy that I don't need to worry
about meeting and learning to work with another companion; Just land on
Fakarava and GO! We landed here on Saturday morning, and we have been
walking a lot. Hopefully the mission will be able to send my bike over.
It might not be feasible because the boat from Hikueru is still arriving
at Papeete. Then the boat coming here (once a week, phew!) will take a
few days, and by then, it might be time to put it back on the boat with
my luggage to go home! :P We will see though.
When
we landed in Papeete, Thursday evening, I looked out the window, and
saw all the cars and all the people, I thought, WOW It's like I'm back in
LA! Hahha! There were probably less than ten cars on Hikueru...
While
in Papeete we were also able to go to the temple! That was a very
special opportunity, and I was thrilled to go. I love the temple.
This
Sunday, we were given all of the sacrament meeting! We taught Sunday
school too! :D This is gonna be a blast! It was a fun chance to talk and
to meet everybody.
Thanks for all your support
and all the prayers. I feel lucky to have such a cool family, and such a
cool mission. I want to finish strong.
As far
as pictures go... I think I will just save them for next month. My
camera is still kaput, and I will just bring home some copies of Bakow's
pictures. I'll show you, and tell you all about it.
I can not believe that things are going this fast. I cant believe it.
Know that I love you all!
Have a good week!
Have a good week!
-Brigham
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| Sent by Elder Bakow, "We are happy to have a computer again, I'll try to send you a couple of our favorite pictures." |
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| Photo Credit: Elder Larsen :) |
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